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Thursday 4 April 2013

It Never Goes Out Of Style

Though I'm curing myself of my magazine hoarding affliction, I cannot give up back issues of Victoria magazine.  Today, I flipped through some April  issues and it struck me that I had to look at the date on the spine to have any idea what year the issue was published.

The 2003 issue had a painted cabinet, with wire mesh doors, that looks straight out of a Pinterest 2013 board. ~


Let's go back a little further to April 2001 and we find black and white toile fabric, a picture grouping of  vintage florals, postcards in an apothecary jar and a Wardian greenhouse.  The chair and the campaign table are painted black.  Oh, and check out the lovely hardwood floor!

This room would be very 2013 chic. ~


But, what about way, way back in April 1994?  Oh my, a chippy, old white door, a galvanized metal watering can and flowers and herbs in old bottles and jars! ~



No matter how far I go back, the simple, vintage look retains it's charm.

I took a wee peak at the Victoria models.  If I had invested in quality clothing, would the styles be classic or dated?

This cocktail dress from 2003 would still work.  Chandelier earrings would be nice, but I think the candelabra ring is a bit over the top. ~


 And how about this hairdo, linen dress and vest?  A natural fibre like linen will last forever, properly cared for.  Would you ever guess this is April, 1994?  The big trick would be still fitting into it! ~


Fashion comes and goes, but simple, natural, honest design is timeless.

 I'm never giving up those magazines!


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  1. Mel@Mellywood's Mansion4 April 2013 at 05:07

    When I was a kid I used to paw through my grandmothers family circle collection. Some were older then me and its so true, classic looks really are timeless.

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  2. Danni@SiloHillFarm4 April 2013 at 07:29

    I still get a lot of inspiration from old magazines. Good taste is always in style! Now, I'm going to go shine my candelabra and start carrying it down the street with me so I look fashionable in whatever I'm wearing!!

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  3. NanaDiana4 April 2013 at 08:22

    Amen- I feel the same way- I don't have all the Victoria magazines but I do have all the copies of Romantic Homes and there are just things that are forever timeless. Loved the comment about the chandelier ring!;>) xo Diana

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  4. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!4 April 2013 at 09:49

    Good Afternoon Maureen, Oh dear, we are kindrid spirits....I am a terrible magazine hoarder. I always mean to cut out the pictures which inspire me, but somehow never get around to it. I then think it would be a good idea to pass them on....but I don't....but in my defence, I do read them again! I love flipping through old magazines.
    I have enjoyed your post and have become a new follower. Sending you best wishes from England (loved your Union Jack flag).
    Best Wishes
    Daphne

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  5. Barbara Pilcher4 April 2013 at 10:16

    My addiction is Traditional Home Magazine. I can't even bring myself to clip from them! After five years, I force myself to discard, but I don't enjoy it. Timeless design is just that. Thanks for a good read.

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  6. Little City Farm4 April 2013 at 11:49

    Love this post. How awesome to be able to go back that many years and still be in love with all of the ideas in there. Brilliant.

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  7. Olive4 April 2013 at 13:04

    I have a box full of them in our laundry room at the old house. I think they are from the 80's and 90's. When I worked at the hospital. That lovely magazine was a good escape for me. Thanks so much for your comment today. xo, Olive

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  8. Donna@anangloinquébec4 April 2013 at 13:19

    I wouldn't give those ones up either!! I love those images and you are so right that all of those could be on a 2013 Pinterest board. That is what I love about good design.

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  9. Cindy4 April 2013 at 13:27

    That is sooo interesting! This stuff really IS timeless. Sometimes i wonder about all my cottagy stuff, and ponder if it will look really dated in a few years. But then i realize, i have loved this look for at least 30 or more years, i mean it gets a little more or less froofroo... but still has the same elements... gingham, toile, chippy wood, cool antiques with great patina, architectural stuff, garden elements. I have some old Victoria magazines too, i'm gonna have to dig them out!

    Cindy

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  10. Poppy4 April 2013 at 17:50

    So true about 'simple, natural, honest', not only about design, but, I'd say, just about everything!! Victoria magazine for you, (and me), but I've been unable to toss my Canadian House and Home and Style At Home, mostly because they're my little bit of Canada here in Greece!

    Poppy

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  11. Dayle ~ A Collection of Days4 April 2013 at 18:09

    I agree. Classic lines, be it in fashion or design, will always be in style.

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  12. Kim @ French Country Antiques4 April 2013 at 18:15

    Wonderful post, Maureen. I, too, loved the old Victoria magazines, but alas, I got rid of all mine. The compares to today are indeed interesting. It's true..what goes around, comes around!

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  13. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson4 April 2013 at 18:24

    So true, timeless! I would have thought they came out of today's magazine. I have old issues of Victoria that I can't part with either.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  14. Naperville Now4 April 2013 at 21:59

    You are absolutely right on all counts (esp. the candelabra ring :)) Some things are just timeless.

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  15. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures6 April 2013 at 01:27

    I've never been one for fashion traps. Comfy, cozy for living and wearing are what I aim for. So sorry to hear about your daughter's seizures. I do pray she will be well. Very scary episodes for her and her family. Blessings to all, Tammy

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  16. Diane6 April 2013 at 13:11

    Funny that style and fashion never really go out of style! I too have a large collection of old magazine, there are just some pictures and even recipes that I don't want to part with. Lovely post my friend. Diane

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  17. The White Pear Tree6 April 2013 at 18:38

    Oh my, that's so very interesting! I still have my first Victoria magazines, which were some of the first issues way back in the 1980's. Timeless beauty...

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  18. Unknown7 April 2013 at 09:02

    Great examples of how classic those designs are. Thanks for visiting and for your kind comment!
    Elizabeth

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  19. chateau chic7 April 2013 at 10:08

    So glad to see vintage is always "in!" It truly is timeless. You chose some wonderful inspirational photos!
    Mary Alice

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  20. Audrey7 April 2013 at 18:57

    Oh, so love that green cabinet and the chippy white door and the watering can. Great idea ... headed right now to put a galvanized watering can in my birdbath on my (much neglected) front porch for Spring. Thanks for sharing these great decorating ideas with us.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  21. Patricia @ 9th and Denver29 April 2013 at 13:04

    I have some older magazines and was just looking at them this weekend (nursing a tooth ache...blech!)
    anyway...it's true, country or vintage style changes in name only. The look never goes away, I don't think.

    I laughed at the candelabra statement. The candles are lit and the there is still daylight! (and apparently no wind, LOL!)

    enjoyed...thanks for stopping by my place Pat

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